Karachayevsk Population 2026
Karachayevsk has a population of 20,264, making it the #747 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic. It is about 512× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,264
Rank in Russia
#747
Coordinates
43.77°N, 41.91°E
~924 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,367 km
849 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Cherkessk | 122,395 | #138 |
| Ust’-Dzheguta | 34,001 | #499 |
| Zelenchukskaya | 21,117 | #728 |
| Uchkeken | 15,118 | #976 |
Cities near Karachayevsk
- Zelenchukskaya21,117 people · ~28 km away
- Ust’-Dzheguta34,001 people · ~35 km away
- Cherkessk122,395 people · ~51 km away
- Uchkeken15,118 people · ~52 km away
- Kislovodsk132,771 people · ~67 km away
- Yessentuki81,015 people · ~82 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Karachayevsk?
Karachayevsk has a population of 20,264 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #747 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Karachayevsk in?
Karachayevsk is located in Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic, Russia.
Is Karachayevsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,367 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.